The New York Public Library Amazing Mythology: A Book of Answers for Kids

by Brendan January

Book Overview

Search for the origins of fire with Mantis. Witness mighty Zeus as he employs a powerful thunderbolt to overthrow his tyrannical father in ancient Greece. Meet Amaterasu, the Japanese goddess of the sun who shut herself in a cave, leaving the whole world in darkness. Join the Valkyries as they roam through Scandinavian battlefields in search of brave warriors. Find answers to everything you ve ever wanted to know about the intriguing mythologies from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471332054
• ISBN13: 9780471332053
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Very wide range of cultures

i am a huge fan of The new york public library series. and it just so happens that im obsessed with greek mythology. this was a very good book. it covered the basics of almost every culture that there were stories in. i learned a lot about other countries that i didnt know about. i highly recommend this book.